Our Story
Pat and David met in 1985 while taking computer courses at Portland Community College. They became fast friends and over the years shared many adventures, most of which included some sort of mischief…
After 10 years of home brewing, David proposed the idea of opening a taproom to his wife, Jo, who loved the idea. They approached Pat about partnering with them and he was in!
Thus began months of market research (aka drinking beer in as many establishments as possible) and searching for the right place to make their taproom dreams a reality.
Hops on Tap started serving local craft beer, cider, wine and kombucha from their 33 taps on November 8, 2016 and has become a home away from home where friendly beer lovers gather for a pint and a bite to eat.
Cold beer.
Good times.
Great company.
JO HARTMAN
BOSS LADY, EVENT PLANNER, SOUP ARCHITECT, BEER COORDINATOR
Favorite Beer?
Cider. Or wine. Otherwise, the least hoppy beer I can find - lagers or dark beers.
What do you enjoy when you’re not slanging beer at Hops on Tap?
Being outside - especially at the beach or the mountains. Also, reading a good book.
Which Simpsons character are you?
Bart
Theme Song?
“It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” by Alan Jackson
DAVE HARTMAN
SMACK TALKER, MEAT SMOKER, BABY WHISPERER, BEER TASTER
Favorite Beer?
All beer! But especially ambers & reds.
What do you enjoy when you’re not slanging beer at Hops on Tap?
Playing legos with my grandkids. Building & engineering projects. Woodworking.
Which Simpsons character are you?
Mr. Burns
Theme Song?
“Changes in latitudes. Changes in attitudes” by Jimmy Buffett
PAT OBRIEN
PLANT DUDE, SANDWICH MASTER, CLEAN FREAK, BEER TASTER
Favorite Beer?
Red ales & malty beers. I’m learning to enjoy IPA’s.
What do you enjoy when you’re not slanging beer at Hops on Tap?
Gardening & tending to my houseplants. I’m the one who keeps the jungle at Hops on Tap alive.
Which Simpsons character are you?
Will, the groundskeeper
Theme Song?
“Cool Change” by Little River Band
“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.”
— Abe Lincoln